We are planning on showcasing our wines at a number of events and festivals during the year. It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know our customers and pour you some of our freshly released and award winning wines. We
We are planning on showcasing our wines at a number of events and festivals during the year. It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know our customers and pour you some of our freshly released and award winning wines. We
Innovation comes in many forms
We have recently released our inaugural ‘Uova Bella’, an innovative blend of Fiano and Vermentino ($45). The 2025 vintage in Mudgee proved exceptional, with mostly mild summer conditions and occasional showers keeping the vineyard vibrant and fresh. With an excellent
We’ve released two trophy winning 2025 wines
We have recently released two new-vintage white wines: the 2025 First Ridge Fiano ($30) and the 2025 First Ridge Vermentino ($28). Both wines are attracting strong interest following their recent success on the show circuit, with each receiving major trophies.
The Real Review: Gold-medal wines
Halliday Wine Companion recently took a look at six gold medal winning wines from the Australia Alternative Varieties Wine Show. This included a couple of our new vintage 2025 wines. Trophy Best White Italian Variety Wine: 2025 First Ridge
This is a cracking example of the grape
WINEPILOT, Ken Gargett 93 Points “The Mudgee region in New South Wales is proving to be an excellent source for local wines made with Italian varieties, especially from the elevated vineyards. The fruit here was cold soaked for two days
The Young Gun of Wine team recently gathered to taste their way through some of Australia’s Barbera. The following is a short extract, but click on the button below to read the full article; it’s well worth it. “We gathered
Trophy Honours at the Mudgee Wine Show
Last week, we took some time off to enjoy the annual Mudgee Wine Show dinner and presentation. This is always a highlight on the local wine calendar, a night where winemakers and vignerons come together to celebrate their wines and
Vintage 2025 at First Ridge The 2025 growing season began with a dry winter and early spring, meaning we relied on irrigation to keep the vines healthy. Welcome rain arrived in November, giving the vineyard a real boost—canopies filled out
New 2023 vintage reds released
We have recently released two standout 2023 vintages, a Montepulciano and a Barbera, showcasing the depth and elegance of Italian varieties grown in Mudgee’s elevated vineyards.
Give us a Break! Mudgee Monday
Spring is in the air, and the vines are starting to feel like they will soon awaken from their winter hibernation. It’s a beautiful time of year in Mudgee, and we reckon the region is on to a good thing